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1. What work opportunities are there as a Mediator?

   There is increasing use of mediation and other forms of ADR in Australia. People undertaking mediation training vary to the extent that they find opportunities as a mediator. Some may find salaried roles within government or not for profit agencies. ...read more

2. Australia’s financial dispute resolution body receives 60,687 complaints in first 10 months of operations

   According to AFCAs data, 16% of licensee members had a complaint lodged against them in the first 10 months of its operations. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), the single external financial dispute resolution scheme in Australia, has posted some ...read more

3. Temporary reprieve for ancient Djab Wurrung trees

   The ancient trees on Djab Wurrung land near Ararat have been spared from bulldozers temporarily, with Victoria’s roads authority agreeing to delay major works until mediation with traditional owners next week. The upgrade of the Western Highway between Ballarat and ...read more

4. Make couples not court sort fights: Hanson

   Pauline Hanson wants to force couples who split up to sort out custody and financial disputes through self-assessment to reduce the burden on family courts. The One Nation leader’s private bill will be debated in the Senate on Monday as ...read more

5. “Keep it out of the court system”: Victoria extends dispute resolution system to UberEats, Deliveroo drivers

   Victorian UberEats and Deliveroo drivers will soon be able to take disputes to the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) for resolution. Under amendments to the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act passed on Thursday last week, contract gig economy drivers ...read more